Yearly Archives: 2012

Fish Farming Boosts Income for Peace Mothers

The idea of piloting fish farming in  Kono, Moyamba and Koinadugu districts by Fambul Tok was a result of earlier district consultations held with Peace Mothers. Through interactive discussions, the Peace Mothers debated different ways in which to embark on development activities in their various communities. During these sessions, two promising leads emerged — the introduction… Read more »

Ex-combatant apologises for killing hundreds of villagers in Kailahun

A former rebel of the now-defunct Revolutionary United Front (RUF) of Sierra Leone has openly apologized and asked the people of Kailahun district to forgive him, adding that he was, in one way or another, responsible for launching deadly attacks on local villages during the war. The former Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) specialist, known as… Read more »

From “Ex-Combatants” to “Peace Parents”

There are occasional moments in this work when people, activities, resources, and timing all align, and there’s a powerful experience that grabs you in the pit of your stomach, leaving you feeling – This is what it is all for.  Thursday, May 10th was one of those moments for me, with the workshop Fambul Tok… Read more »

Civil Society Platform Engages Waterloo Community on Non-Violence

The Civil Society Platform on non-violence, which consist of Fambul Tok, the Campaign for Good Governance and the Sierra Leone Youth Empowerment Organisation has showcased what many people described as a step in the right direction towards tolerance and a violent-free pre- and post-2012 elections in Sierra Leone. For the past three weeks, the Platform… Read more »

Wan Fambul/One Family Artist Profile – Saba Saba

This profile of Saba Saba is the final entry in our new Artist Profile series, intended to introduce each contributing musician featured on the Wan Fambul/One Family benefit album. This compilation is available for a donation, with all proceeds going to the groundbreaking grassroots peacebuilding efforts of Fambul Tok in Sierra Leone.  You can catch… Read more »

Wan Fambul/One Family Artist Profile – Dengue Fever

This profile of Dengue Fever is the twelfth entry in our new Artist Profile series, intended to introduce each contributing musician featured on the Wan Fambul/One Family benefit album. This compilation is available for a donation, with all proceeds going to the groundbreaking grassroots peacebuilding efforts of Fambul Tok in Sierra Leone.  Take a look… Read more »

Wan Fambul/One Family Artist Profile – Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars

This profile of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars is the eleventh entry in our new Artist Profile series, intended to introduce each contributing musician featured on the Wan Fambul/One Family benefit album. This compilation is available for a donation, with all proceeds going to the groundbreaking grassroots peacebuilding efforts of Fambul Tok in Sierra Leone. … Read more »

Masongbo Peace Mothers on Cassava Production

Immediately after their bonfire and reconciliation ceremonies in Madina village, Masongbo section, Makari Gbanti chiefdom, Bombali district last year, Bombali district staff, like their colleagues in other districts, encouraged community members to work as one family. The idea of peace mothers in Masongbo section was enthusiastically embraced for the fact that women have not been working… Read more »

Wan Fambul/One Family Artist Profile – Mashrou’ Leila

This profile of Mashrou’ Leila is the tenth entry in our new Artist Profile series, intended to introduce each contributing musician featured on the Wan Fambul/One Family benefit album. This compilation is available for a donation, with all proceeds going to the groundbreaking grassroots peacebuilding efforts of Fambul Tok in Sierra Leone.  Take a look… Read more »

Wan Fambul/One Family Artist Profile – Bhi Bhiman

This profile of Bhi Bhiman is the ninth entry in our new Artist Profile series, intended to introduce each contributing musician featured on the Wan Fambul/One Family benefit album. This compilation is available for a donation, with all proceeds going to the groundbreaking grassroots peacebuilding efforts of Fambul Tok in Sierra Leone.  Take a look… Read more »